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1 Thinking vegetable seeds? Th nk Terranova 2017 PRODUCT GUIDE

2 Contact details Sales Orders Terranova Seeds 13/19 Chifley Street Smith field NSW 2164 Phone: (02) Fax: (02) Online technical and customer support: Territory Managers North Queensland/Northern Territory David Shaun Campbell Todd Mobile: Victoria Nick Mitchell Mobile: Wide Bay, Burnett Regions Coastal SE Queensland/Northern NSW Steve Williams Mobile: Tasmania Andy Doran Mobile: South East Queensland Michael Sippel Mobile: South Australia Greg Bragg Mobile: New South Wales Charlie Vella Mobile: Western Australia Danie Oosthuizen Mobile:

3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTIVE LIST CONTENTS ASPARAGUS... 1 BEANS... 1 BEETROOT... 1 BROCCOLI... 2 CABBAGE - GREEN / RED / SAVOY / SPECIALTY... 3 CAPSICUM - HOT... 4 CAPSICUM - SWEET... 5 CARROT... 6 CAULIFLOWER... 7 CELERY... 7 CUCUMBER - CONTINENTAL / LEBANESE... 8 CUCUMBER - SLICER / SPECIALTY... 9 EGGPLANT...10 ENDIVE...10 HERBS...11 KOHL RABI...12 LEEK...12 LETTUCE - ICEBERG...13 LETTUCE - SPECIALTY...14 MELON - HONEYDEW / ROCKMELON...14 OKRA...15 ONION - BROWN...15 ONION - RED...17 ONION - WHITE / STRAIGHTLEAF...18 ORIENTAL VEGETABLES...19 PARSLEY...20 PARSNIP...20 PUMPKIN - BUTTERNUT...21 PUMPKIN - FIELD / KENT / SPECIALTY...22 RADISH...23 SALAD MIX...24 SILVERBEET...26 SQUASH...27 SWEDE...27 SWEETCORN...27 TOMATO - GRAPE / ROMA DETERMINATE / ROUND FIELD DETERMINATE...28 TOMATO - ROUND FIELD INDETERMINATE...29 TURNIP...29 WATERMELON - SEEDLESS / SEEDED / POLLINATOR...30 ZUCCHINI...31 PLANT POPULATION...32 SEED REQUIREMENT...33 PRODUCTION GUIDE...34 DISCLAIMER: All cultural information and recommendations are provided as guides only. Local environment conditions or growing practices adopted may influence varietal performance. Terranova Seeds Pty Limited or its representatives will accept no liability as to the accuracy of the information. APRIL 2017 i

4 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS RESISTANCE ABBREVIATIONS ALS Angular Leaf Spot Bl Bremia lactucae (Downy Mildew) BW Bacterial Wilt Ccu Scab and Gummosis Cmm Bacterial Canker CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus CYSDV Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus DMR Downy Mildew Resistance ET Northern Corn Leaf Blight F Fusarium race 1, 2 or 3 as noted Ff Leaf Mould (Fulvia) LMV Lettuce Mosaic Virus MDMV Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus N Nematode Nr Nasonovia Aphid Resistance PM Powdery Mildew PRSV Papaya Ring Spot Virus PS Common Rust Pst Bacterial Speck PVY Potato Virus Y Ss Corky Root TMV Tobacco Mosaic Virus TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus V Verticillium Wilt Race 1 WMV Watermelon Mosaic Virus Xcv Bacterial Spot ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus IR Intermediate Resistance MR Moderate Resistance ii DISCLAIMER: All cultural information and recommendations are provided as guides only. Local environment conditions or growing practices adopted may influence varietal performance. Terranova Seeds Pty Limited or its representatives will accept no liability as to the accuracy of the information.

5 ASPARAGUS U.C. 157 (F1) MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT 1 year from planting SPEARS Spears initiated in clusters of 3-5 Earlier production due to increased vigour. Extended harvest period for cylindrical, uniform spears. SPEAR COLOUR Deep green ASPARAGUS BEANS MATURITY FROM SOWING PLANT HABIT POD TYPE COLOUR DWARF BORLOTTI 9-11 weeks Dwarf Flat, string 15-16cm Mottled red BEANS Culinary bean used fresh or dried. Attractively coloured. BEETROOT DETROIT SUPREME MATURITY FROM SOWING Suitable for fresh market or processing. Attractive colour. EARLY WONDER TALL TOP Tall tops suited to bunching. Some slight zoning present. BULB COLOUR INTERNAL COLOUR BULB SHAPE 9 weeks Blood red Deep red Globe 8 weeks Blood red Dark red Slightly conical FOUR ACES 9 weeks Dark red Blood red Globe Excellent quality, attractive bulb, very upright with bright green tops. Suited to bunching. BEETROOT FULL HOUSE 9 weeks Dark red Dark red Globe Thin stem and root attachment good for bunching. Excellent external colour with smooth skin. Good field tolerance to Cercospera beticola. MONO RED 9 weeks Dark red Dark red Globe Smooth dark red beet with attractive shape and a small tap root. Medium sized dark green erect tops. Good internal colour with little zoning. Suitable for bunching, baby beet or bulbs. RED ATLAS 9 weeks Dark red Dark red Globe Excellent quality smooth bulbs. Strong, erect, dark green tops with a strong attachment. Suitable for bunching, baby beets and processing. 1

6 BROCCOLI MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT HEAD TYPE HEAD COLOUR CORATO 9 11 weeks Domed head, medium/fine beads Blue green BROCCOLI Corato is a strong plant that produces a domed head with attractive blue/green colour. The heads sit high in the plant for ease of harvest and has very few leaves to clean compared to other commercial varieties. Harvest uniformity is outstanding. DYNASTY weeks Well domed head, medium bead size Deep green Dynasty is a fast maturing variety that produces well domed, heavy heads consistently across a range of conditions. It is highly adaptable and has shown good performance against white blister in Australian trials. Should be trialled against Kuba, Ironman and Aurora. GREENBELT weeks Domed head, fine beads Dark green Industry standard for Autumn and Spring production. Adaptable and reliable. IMPERIAL weeks Fine bead, nice dome Dark green Shoulder variety. Good uniformity and good White Blister tolerance in our trials. MARATHON weeks Well domed, very fine beads Deep green Quality heads for cool season production. Reliable industry standard. THUNDERDOME weeks High dome, tight fine bead Dark green NEW. Highly vigorous variety with thick stems and heavy head weights. Shape is a high dome with firm heads and fine beads. Has a wide harvest window but grows well under cool conditions. Adaptable. 2

7 CABBAGE MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT HEAD TYPE GREEN WEIGHT HOLDING ABILITY BOND weeks Globe, slightly flat 3-4kg Good Suited to warmer conditions. Uniform with good blue-green colour. Good tolerance to Black Rot. GREEN CORONET weeks Adaptable variety, current industry standard. Flattened globe, medium green 4-4.5kg Excellent LANCER weeks Globe; semi-round 2kg Good A mid-sized cabbage very suitable for the crate market. The heads are extremely uniform and average around 2kg depending on plant population. Lancer has good levels of tolerance to leaf disease and sits up nicely off ground for ease of harvest. The flavour is very sweet. RED RED QUEEN 9-10 weeks Globe shaped kg Good Excellent dark red glossy colour. Solid head with good taste and soft texture. Best results in Winter. SAVOY SAVOY ACE weeks Semi savoyed kg Strong field holding A savoy cabbage from the Takii breeding programme. Dark green, semi savoy head with medium sized frame. Holds well in the field at maturity. Strong against leaf disease. Periods of high bolting pressure should be avoided as core height can be an issue. SAVOY KING weeks Savoy type leaf, very popular on all markets. Flattened globe, medium green SPECIALTY 4.5 5kg Poor CABBAGE - GREEN / RED / SAVOY / SPECIALTY STAR BRIGHT 7 8 weeks Globe, green 1 2kg Fair Exhibits good tolerance to heat and is late bolting. Attractive deep green colour, excellent soft texture and a very good taste. 3

8 CAPSICUM LONG RED CAYENNE SLIM MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT FRUIT COLOUR FRUIT SIZE FRUIT SHAPE HOT 9-11 weeks Green turning red x 1.25cm Long tapered red chilli Medium spicy; fruit slightly twisted. Suitable for fresh market and processing. Very productive. LONG RED CAYENNE THICK 9-11 weeks Green turning red x 2cm Long tapered red chilli Medium spicy; fruit slightly twisted. Suitable for fresh market or processing. Very productive. CAPSICUM - HOT AMIGO 10 weeks Dark green to red 10 x 3.75cm Cylindrical Jalapeno type. High yielding dark green fruit; will not purple (anthocyanin). Shows some tolerance to cracking. Adaptable under a range of conditions. Scoville: 3,500 6,000. DAGGER 15 weeks Dark green turning red x 1.5cm Elongated Cayenne type. Strong, vigorous plant with early maturity and high yield. Uniform, smooth, dark green fruit turning red at maturity and very pungent. This variety has good set in cool conditions and is suitable for open field or protected cropping. FUEGO 9-11 weeks Dark green to glossy red x 1.5cm Long thin cayenne Cayenne style fruit in the Diablo class. Upright bush. FURNACE 12 weeks Green to red 4-5 x 3cm Lantern Habanero type. A vigorous plant that provides prolonged, high production yield. Uniform large fruit that are red at maturity. Aromatic and very hot. Scoville: 200,000. FUSION 12 weeks Green to red 4 x 5cm Strawberry Turning green 75 days from transplant and red 85 days from transplant. Provides good cover and high yields. Medium wall thickness, Sweet taste followed by intense heat. SATAN 10 weeks Green to red cm Slight club shape Serrano type. A semi-indeterminate plant type that produces an abundance of uniform, heavy chilli with excellent shelf life. Very dark green, turning red at maturity. Scoville: 3,500 6,000. 4

9 CAPSICUM MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT FRUIT COLOUR FRUIT SIZE FRUIT SHAPE SWEET GREEN GIANT weeks Green turning red x 8-9cm Thick fleshed, popular standard. LONG SWEET YELLOW Hungarian yellow wax type. Very sweet and mild. Blocky bell 3-4 lobed weeks Yellow turning red x 3-4cm Long tapered YOLO WONDER weeks Green turning red x 9-10cm Blocky bell 3-4 lobed Thick fleshed, still popular. Originally introduced for its partial resistance to Yolo Spot. ALICE weeks Dark green to intense red 10 x 9.5cm Large, blocky Large firm fruit with good wall thickness. Multi disease resistant, with excellent canopy cover. Suitable for fresh market or processing. BLS 1, 2, 3 resistant. BROADBEACH weeks Dark green turning yellow 10 x 9.5cm Large, long blocky Open field type and therefore quite rugged. BLS 1, 2, 3 resistant. Fruit are thick walled, firm and have a good shelf life. Excellent yield potential. CAPSICUM - SWEET MILDRED weeks Dark green to bright yellow 9 x 10cm Blocky Medium sized, heavy fruit with shallow shoulder and good wall thickness. Firm with long shelf life. Suitable for outdoor and shade house. Tm 0-2; PVY 0-2; TSWV; Xcv 1-3 resistant. OLGA weeks Dark green to intense red at maturity 11 x 9cm Blocky Large, firm fruit with good wall thickness. Multi disease resistant with excellent canopy cover. Suitable for fresh marketing or processing. BLS 1, 2, 3 resistant. RELAMPAGO weeks Green to red 9 x 9cm Blocky Strong plant producing an exceptional quality indoor blocky pepper which is a bright glossy red at maturity. Outstanding firmness and shelf life with an average weight of grams which is maintained throughout plant. Relampago has the ability to set under high temperatures. Intermediate resistance to TSWV; High resistance to TMV

10 CARROT - NANTES CROSS / NANTES / KURODA / IMPERATOR / CHANTENAY CARROT ROYAL CHANTENAY MATURITY FROM SOWING ROOT DIMENSION CHANTENAY COLOUR TOPS weeks 20 x 6cm Mid orange Strong High yield specialty carrot. Can be used for slicing, dicing or juicing. IMPERATOR ALL SEASONS weeks 22 x 4cm Pale orange Very strong Adaptable standard OP variety. KURODA CCO weeks 18 x 4cm Deep orange Strong Very smooth, blunt end Japanese style. Sweet, succulent and brittle. FORGE weeks 18 x 4cm Deep orange Strong Very smooth, blunt end Japanese style. Sweet, succulent and brittle. NANTES DARCY weeks x 4cm Bright orange Medium-Strong Good shape with bright orange colour. Can be used for fresh market or processing. Root has blunt end and a fine core. NANTES CROSS AUGUSTA weeks 17 x 9cm Dark orange Strong Quick maturing Nantes x Kuroda. Smooth, uniform shape excellent top vigour with tidy attachment. Should not be sown in periods of high bolting pressure. CAMBRIDGE weeks 18 x 4cm Deep orange Strong Kuroda type with a blunt tip. Early maturing 10 days quicker than Forge with a much stronger top. Trial for Summer, Autumn, Winter harvest. High pack out. Should not be sown in periods of high bolting pressure. 6

11 CAULIFLOWER MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT CURD SELECTION weeks Creamy white, deep, heavy WRAP Well protected by inner leaves A reliable standard variety. ALTAIR weeks Well domed, white Very large, swirling wrap Altair is a medium/large framed variety with an exceptionally good swirling wrap. The well protected curds are domed and very white with good weights. It has good leaf disease tolerance and uniform maturity. Should be trialled for Winter and very early Spring harvest. CRENIQUE weeks Medium, well tucked Large, swirling wrap Medium-large framed cauliflower with a very upright growth habit. Medium sized, white curd with good tuck. Well protected with a large swirling wrap. Excellent uniformity at harvest reduces harvest costs. Should be trialled in Autumn in cooler southern climates and Autumn - early Winter in warmer areas. ESTATIQUE weeks Medium/large size. Well tucked, dense Large, swirling wrap Estatique is an Australian bred CMS hybrid with a medium / large frame and good tolerance to common leaf diseases. The curds are well protected with a large swirling wrap which prevents premature yellowing from exposure to the sun. Should be considered for Winter production in warmer northern regions and during Spring in cooler climates. NOVA weeks White, medium curd Good Early maturing heat tolerant CMS variety. Australian bred for production in warmer climates. Curd is well wrapped and deeply tucked. Very adaptable variety. CELERY MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT PLANT HEIGHT PETIOLE GREEN GIANT weeks 55-60cm Glossy, petiole up to 30cm Hybrid variety suitable for cooler planting times. SIERRA weeks 60-65cm Very dark green with long petiole CAULIFLOWER CELERY Very long petiole length with excellent harvest uniformity. Little to no side shoots. Useful tolerance to bolting and black heart. Suitable for Spring / Autumn and Winter production. 7

12 CUCUMBER - LEBANESE / CONTINENTAL CUCUMBER MATURITY FROM SOWING CONTINENTAL FRUIT SHAPE FRUIT COLOUR CARONTE 8-9 weeks 32-36cm Dark green Recommended for Spring & Autumn production. Caronte has a strong plant that produces an abundance of dark green fruit. Good disease tolerance to PM, CVYV and CYSDV. CARRANZA 8-9 weeks 32-36cm Dark green Dark green fruit with an attractive rib. Produces good length in cool conditions. Disease resistance CVYV and CYSDV. YORK 8-9 weeks 34-38cm Very dark green Plastic / glasshouse production. Vigorous plant with short internodes. Straight, very dark fruit which tends to be thicker in diameter than other lines. Resistant to CVYV and CYSDV. LEBANESE MYOLA 7 weeks cm Dark green Best suited to late Spring and Summer production in the southern states. Multi fruiting 2-3 fruit per node. Strong, but controlled vigour with short internodes. Slightly ribbed cylindrical shape and a very even rounded shoulder. Observed high tolerance to Powdery Mildew. 8

13 CUCUMBER MATURITY FROM SOWING SLICER FRUIT SHAPE FRUIT COLOUR GREEN GEM 8 9 weeks Blocky ends, 20 x 5cm Medium green Adaptable variety but lower yield than hybrids. CAMELOT 8 9 weeks Blocky ends, 23 x 4.5cm Very dark green Camelot is dark green, matures in 60 days, and holds length well. It has excellent disease tolerances. High tolerance to Powdery and Downy Mildew. Low tolerance - CMV, Anthracnose, ALS, Scab, ZYMV, PRSV, and WMV. Contains 12%. SPECIALTY CRYSTAL SALAD 9-10 weeks Blocky ends, 10 x 7cm Creamy white Very mild flavour, but minimal disease resistance. BURPLESS TASTY GREEN Long thin fruit, best grown on a trellis system for straight fruit. Low acid. 7-8 weeks Long tapered, 25 x 4cm Green CUCUMBER - SLICER / SPECIALTY CLARION 6-7 weeks L / D 2.5 Mid-green A productive, beautifully shaped pickler. It brines well and has shown to be widely adaptive. Tolerant or resistant to Scab, Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. 9

14 EGGPLANT MARKET SUPREME MATURITY TRANSPLANT PLANT HEIGHT FRUIT SIZE FRUIT SHAPE FRUIT COLOUR weeks cm 16 x 11cm Tear drop Glossy black EGGPLANT An adaptable variety well suited to all growing areas. BARCELONA weeks cm 16 x 11cm Tear drop Glossy black Compact open plant with early production. Large teardrop shape fruit with a smooth, glossy, dark skin. Flesh is firm with very small seed. The Calyx is small and spineless. A very productive variety suited to open field. COSMOS weeks cm 8 x 21cm Elongated tear drop Glossy black Medium erect open habit, sets well throughout the plant cycle will suit long cycle. Oval long shape with spineless fruit. For outdoor or protected cropping. Very dark, glossy colour, average fruit weight grams. LISBON weeks cm 16 x 11cm Tear drop Very glossy black Suitable for plastic tunnel / protected cropping. Excellent yield potential. Smooth, shiny black colour. Firm seedless flesh. Small green spineless calyx. ENDIVE ENDIVE TOPAZ Fine curly-type endive. Strong large frame. Ideal for bunching. LEAF TYPE Curly 10

15 HERBS MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT LEAF TYPE BASIL GENOVESER 7-8 weeks Shiny, dark green spoon shaped leaf Suitable for fresh cut or processing. High yielding. BASIL MARIAN 7-8 weeks Dark green, medium sized leaf Pot variety in the Genoveser type. Strong against tip burn and leaf damage in the packing phase. Improved cold tolerance secures a transport phase under problematic conditions. BASIL PICCOLINO 7-8 weeks Small leaf Very compact growing basil with a strong aroma. Ideal for pot growing and original pesto. BASIL ROSIE 7-8 weeks Dark red colour Rosie has intense dark red colour with compact and upright growth on robust stems. CHIVES BIGGY 6 9 weeks Round leaf A thick shafted variety with dark blue-green leaf colour. Upright plant habit. Excellent for fresh market, forcing and processing. CHIVES GARLIC 6 9 weeks Flat grass-like leaves to 30cm HERBS Mild garlic flavour. Good for bunching. CHIVES STARO 9 weeks Thick hollow leaves to 25cm in length Extra thick leaved for all growing purposes. Suitable for outdoor, forcing and pots. CORIANDER SLOW BOLT 7-9 weeks Large flat light green aromatic leaves A slow bolting version of this herb. Most popular in Asian and Middle Eastern cookery. DILL GOLDKRONE 8-11 weeks Fine structure Especially high yielding. Late flowering. DILL GREENSLEEVES 8-11 weeks Fine structured medium-dark green leaf A very stable, dark green leafy type. Suitable for fresh bundles. Strong against bolting and is suited for all year production. DILL KURANDA 8-11 weeks Fine structure Up to 100cm high. Fresh, dark green leaves, high yielding dense foliage. OREGANO ZAATAR weeks Soft, oval grey-green leaves NEW. A very hardy perennial bushy evergreen plant. Zaatar has a semi-upright growth habit; the plant has a 40cm radial habit and is 15-20cm high. Sharp oregano aroma and flavour. May flower in Summer, but miniature white flowers are edible. 11

16 KOHL RABI KOHL RABI MATURITY FROM SOWING BULB COLOUR BULB SHAPE OCTAVE 6 8 weeks White to slight green Round Very sturdy semi-upright plants. Large leaves. Variety grows well in hot conditions. OPUS 6 8 weeks White Flat-round Very uniform hybrid for protected and open field crops. Easy harvest, excellent product quality and nice presentation LEEK MATURITY FROM SOWING SHANK HABIT LEEK CHINOOK weeks Long white Upright NEW. Very uniform leek for Spring and Summer production. Good bolt tolerance with a long white shaft length and dark green leaves. Heavy weight. NAVAJO weeks Long white Very upright NEW. Blue/green leaf type for late Autumn, Winter and early Spring production. Very upright plant with a long white, firm shaft. Easy peeling and cleaning with high yield potential. TAKRIMA weeks Long white Very upright NEW. Thinner stem type suitable for pre-packs and bunch. Highly suitable for direct seeding. Very upright plant with a long white shaft and mid green leaves. Easy cleaning with year round potential. 12

17 LETTUCE - ICEBERG MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT HEAD TYPE DISEASE RESISTANCE SEASON BALBOA weeks Large size, mid green Bl Winter Large frame with good wrapper leaves that offer good frost protection. Best suited to cooler southern markets of Victoria, Tasmania, Sth Australia, NSW and West Australia. FALCON weeks Medium sized, mid green A Vanguard style lettuce capable of producing highly uniform, medium sized heads under very cold conditions. This variety produces plenty of cover leaves and the texture is very heavily savoyed which gives it good protection from frost. Sure heading and a very short core makes it very suitable for the processing market. FENECH 8-9 weeks Medium sized, dark green Cool Shoulder A Vanguard style lettuce for use in the shoulder period. An adaptable variety that is very sure heading under difficult conditions. Mid-sized frame and heads with a short core. HEATMASTER 7-9 weeks Medium Warm Medium size Vanguard type for warm season production. Ideally the variety needs to be grown in the warmest part of the growing season for best results. Heatmaster is very uniform and has excellent tolerance to tip burn and bolting. HOLYFIELD 7-9 weeks Large Warm For growers needing more size in warm season production, Holyfield is capable of producing a larger head size than industry standards yet maintaining a short core and tip burn tolerance. Suitable for processing due to increased head weight through warmer temperatures. LISTON 7 8 weeks Sure heading iceberg for warm conditions. MARKSMAN 9-10 weeks Mid-size frame with large head Large size, mid-dark green Bl Shoulder Cool LETTUCE - ICEBERG Excellent uniformity gives high percentage first cut. MERCURIO 9 11 weeks Medium/large size, dark green Bl Cool A highly adaptable Australian bred variety. It has the highest level of Bremia resistance (BL16-31) currently available. Mercurio produces medium large, dark green heads from a large frame. MONTEREY 7-8 weeks Large, mid green Warm Large framed vanguard style lettuce for warm season production. Very sure heading with excellent tipburn tolerance. Medium large head size, short core. Should be trialled in the Raider timeslot. TROPICAL 7-8 weeks Medium size, mid green Warm A medium iceberg with round shaped head. It has excellent tolerance to bolting and tip burn. Good heat tolerance. 13

18 MELON - HONEYDEW / ROCKMELON LETTUCE - SPECIALTY / COS / MIGNONETTE SYMPHONY MIGNONETTE BROWN SPECIALTY - MIGNONETTE 7 weeks Soft, lightly savoyed dark green and russet coloured leaves. MIGNONETTE GREEN MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT 7-9 weeks 7 weeks Small medium green heads with a soft, slightly savoyed leaf. HEAD TYPE SPECIALTY - COS Medium to large, mid green Small, loose, brown head Small, loose, green head DISEASE RESISTANCE Bl SEASON Medium to large framed Cos suitable for a range of growing conditions. Due to short core and tip burn tolerance, Symphony has performed well under warm growing conditions. Holding ability is a feature of this variety. Warm ZAZU 7-8 weeks Mid sized Bl Cool NEW. Trialled as TLC A quality COS variety which displays good head weight for its size. Light green midi type which produces an exceptionally high number of uniform sized, useable leaves. It is early closing but still has good tolerance to tipburn. The taste and eating qualities are a stand-out of this variety. MELON MATURITY FROM SOWING FRUIT SHAPE SIZE HONEYDEW SKIN Most Most INTERNAL COLOUR GALAXY weeks Round 18 x 18cm Very white Bright green Large fruited, white skinned, thick flesh fruit on a vigorous, protective vine. Good yield potential and excellent quality. Useful resistance to Powdery Mildew and Fusarium 0 and 2. MILKY WAY weeks Round 16 x 16cm Very white Green Medium, white skinned fruit. Small cavity with thick, very crisp flesh - ESL and sweet flavour. Good yield potential. Plant either side of Galaxy. ROCKMELON RESTART weeks Round / oval 16 x 18cm Moderate net Salmon NEW. Harper type cantaloupe - strong vine with adequate cover. Produces round to slightly oval non sutured fruit with a moderate net. Small cavity with firm flesh and excellent flavour. Good shelf life. F 0, 1. Intermediate resistance to PM. 14

19 OKRA CLEMSONS SPINELESS MATURITY FROM SOWING PLANT HEIGHT weeks cm Pods are tapered towards the tips. Pick pods young for premium prices. Plants are frost tender. POD TYPE 6-8cm x 2cm Green spineless OKRA ONION TYPE BULB BROWN STORAGE POTENTIAL BARON Early Intermediate Globe Excellent Vigorous grower with very good skin quality and keeping ability. GLADALAN BROWN Mid Short Day Globe, medium to large size Limited An adaptable variety, which performs well in most onion growing regions. M & R EARLY IMPROVED Superior selection of the original New Zealand strain. Export quality. Very Early Intermediate Globe, medium to large size Excellent ONION - BROWN MERCEDES Intermediate Globe, medium to large size Excellent Selected for uniformity of bulb shape. Suitable for export. MUNDULLA GOLD Early Late Day Globe Excellent Similar maturity to Murray Brown. Very dark brown skins. High yielding. Exceptional bulb uniformity. MURRAY BROWN Early Late Day Globe, medium to large size Excellent Very vigorous high yielding variety with dark brown skins with good skin retention. Especially suited to SA and WA. 15

20 ONION TYPE BULB BROWN STORAGE POTENTIAL BRUNELLA Late Short Day Globe Good Strong top vigour with improved root vigour for sowing in ground affected by Pink Root, yield advantage over similar types. Uniform globe shape with impressive skin numbers. Best suited to early June sowing in Southern Queensland. COLOSSUS Late Short Day Globe, large size Good High yielding mild jumbo type, highly single centred, strong foliage. Is being successfully marketed as a mild type. GOBLIN Early Intermediate Large globe Good Goblin is extremely vigorous giving it a wider sowing window than other lines of this type. Germinates quickly under cool soil conditions and is capable of producing large sized bulbs with attractive golden brown colour. Foliage is strong against mildew. Medium storage potential. ONION - BROWN GRENADE Mid Short Day Uniform globe, medium size Very good Mid maturity Short Day brown onion. Medium, uniform, globe shaped bulbs with excellent colour, skin retention, firmness and storage ability especially for its maturity class. Generally highly single centred. Has shown good partial resistance to Downy Mildew. LUCINDA Mid Short Day Globe, medium size Very good High quality, medium size. Very uniform globe shaped bulbs with excellent skin colour. Outstanding firmness and storage for an onion of the maturity. MANUKA Intermediate Globe Excellent Creamgold hybrid. Similar maturity to Mercedes. Potential for high packouts. MIRELA Early Short Day Globe Good Good early vigour comparable in maturity to Cavalier. Deep blue green foliage with strong field tolerance to Downy Mildew. Uniform globe shape bulbs with even maturity strong bolting tolerance. Improved skin colour for an early short day type. OLIVINE Early Late Day Globe Excellent Our first Early Late Day hybrid. Similar maturity to Murray Brown. Very uniform bulb shape and even maturity. Very dark brown skins. Excellent skin retention. Should give growers higher pack out compared to similar maturing OP varieties. Long term storage potential. PLUTONUS Intermediate High globe, large Excellent Plutonus is an Intermediate, brown hybrid. It produces very firm, high globe bulbs with extremely good storage potential. Foliage is large, vigorous and strong against mildew. Should be trialled in the late part of the PLK timeslot. 16

21 ONION TYPE BULB BROWN STORAGE POTENTIAL PYTHON Very Early Intermediate Globe, medium to large size Very good Very Early Intermediate brown hybrid possessing medium to large globe shaped bulbs. Generally highly single centred. Bulbs have very well retained attractive dark brown skins and very firm flesh. Good storage potential especially considering its maturity class RIMU Early Intermediate Very uniform globe, medium size Excellent An early intermediate brown onion, Rimu has very good bolt tolerance so can be sown in late Winter/early Spring. It produces extremely uniform globe shaped onions within a consistent size range resulting in high pack outs. It is considerably quicker maturing when compared to common PLK type OP varieties. Rimu has good storage ability and extremely attractive skins. SAMANTHA Very late Intermediate Globe Excellent NEW. Late maturing, intermediate type for the storage market. High levels of bulb quality with beautiful golden brown skins and excellent retention. A unique combination of vigorous growth, extremely high yields, bulb quality and storage. Suitable for the late sowing markets of S.A and W.A ZIRCON Late Intermediate Flattened globe Medium High yielding, very dark brown skins. Good heat tolerance. This variety fits in well to follow on from Goblin and shows quick skin colour development. Adaptable variety. RED ONION - BROWN / RED CABERNET Intermediate Globe Excellent Very good plant vigour with good resistance to a range of foliar diseases. Very intense red colour with single centres. Tight neck - ideal for curing. Very good storage characteristics. GAMAY Late Short Day Globe to flattened globe Limited Very adaptable red variety with excellent top vigour. The uniformly flattened globe shape offers excellent colour and good storage ability for its type. It has shown partial resistance to Downy Mildew. MALBEC Short Day Flattened globe Limited Dark red, flattened globe shape with good storage for its type. Excellent top vigour with improved Downy Mildew tolerance compared to similar maturity. Should avoid soils with potential Pink Root issues. PINOTAGE Very Early Intermediate Globe Good High quality red with very flexible planting slot. Approximately 10 days later than Gamay and 7-10 days earlier than Red Emperor. RED EMPEROR Intermediate Flattened globe Excellent Vigorous plant habit with good partial resistance to foliar diseases compared with many red varieties. Very good intense red external colour and internal ring colour development with single centres. Flattened Globe to Grano shape with good handling and storage characteristics. Its tight neck makes it ideal for curing. 17

22 ONION TYPE BULB WHITE STORAGE POTENTIAL GLADALAN WHITE Mid Short Day Globe, medium to large size Fair Adaptable variety well suited to many growing regions. ONION - STRAIGHTLEAF / WHITE WHITE SPANISH Intermediate Globe, medium size Excellent Very firm main season onion with outstanding skin retention. Industry standard for storage white. MISTY Early Short Day Globe, medium size Good Early Short Day white skinned onion. The variety has large, uniform globe-grano shaped bulbs ( mm depending on location, seasonal factors and planting date) which have good colour and skin retention. It has good firmness and storage ability for this type of onion. WHITEHAVEN Late Short Day Uniform globe, medium to large size This variety exhibits a very firm white onion for the table market. Commercial plantings to date have shown a very strong tolerance to greening and a strong tolerance to Pink Root. MATURITY FROM SOWING FOLIAGE STRAIGHTLEAF Good STEM TYPE STRAIGHTLEAF 10 weeks Blue green, upright Single stem Suitable for year round cultivation. ZEFFA 10 weeks Blue green, upright Single stem Suitable for year round production in Southern areas. Useful field tolerance to Mildew. ZULU 10 weeks Blue green, upright Single stem Noted for having excellent vigour particularly in the cooler months, Zulu has blue-green leaves with excellent wax cover. This variety has performed very well, particularly in Queensland against the market standard. Zulu has shown excellent uniformity. MARITA 10 weeks Blue green, waxy Long, thick single stem NEW. Extremely uniform leaf characteristics. Dark blue green leaf colour with heavy leaf wax. Vigorous strong leaf and root system. Suitable for year round production. 18

23 ORIENTAL VEGETABLES MATURITY FROM SOWING TYPE CHINESE CABBAGE APACHE days Conical Intermediate resistance to bacterial Soft Rot, Downy Mildew and Clubroot. Has a vigorous and uniform plant which is slow bolting. Apache is ideally suited for Spring and early Summer production. CHEROKEE days Conical Autumn / Winter and early Spring. Head size kg. Slow bolting. Intermediate resistance to Clubroot. CHINESE GREENS PAK CHOI - WHITE STEM days Upright, non heading Open, non heading variety with pure white stems and glossy green leaves. JOI CHOI days Non heading, very upright Non heading loose leaf variety with ivory white stems. PAK CHOI - GREEN STEM 8-9 weeks Upright, non heading Non Heading type with glossy green, bulbous stems and short rounded leaves. ORIENTAL VEGETABLES - CHINESE GREENS / CHINESE CABBAGE 19

24 PARSLEY MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT LEAF TYPE FLAMENCO weeks Fine single curl, very dark green Main season variety with strong stems. Excellent post harvest shelf life. Maintains dark green colour under warm conditions. FOREST GREEN weeks Green, double curl PARSLEY Densely frilled. Rough curled foliage on medium thick stalks. GREEN PEARL weeks Dark green, double curl Heavy densely frilled. Dark green curls on strong stalks. Good for Winter production. Low tendency to bolt. ITALIAN GIANT weeks Glossy, dark green, plain leaf Large, dark green, plain leaf with a rich aromatic flavour. Very productive and recovers well after cutting. LAICA weeks Glossy, large plain leaf NEW. Dark green, smooth leaved parsley with very large leaves suitable for both fresh market or processing. Very fast development and large yields with good regeneration ability. LAURA weeks Flat leaf, very dark green NEW. Flat leaved selection with smooth, mid sized leaves. Leaf colour is very dark. Vigorous growth, very upright suitable for cutting and pot cultivation. Strong field resistance against Downy Mildew PARSNIP PARSNIP MATURITY FROM SOWING ROOT SHAPE TOPS TUSK weeks Tapered with broad shoulder Strong, vigorous Tusk has even smooth taper and round shoulders. Long, uniform white root with firm skin quality. Strong, heavy tops with a shallow crown. 20

25 PUMPKIN BUTTERNUT LARGE MATURITY FROM SOWING FRUIT SHAPE SIZE BUTTERNUT SKIN INTERNAL COLOUR weeks Blocky 20 x 12cm Mustard yellow Bright orange Produces blocky ended fruit on a manageable vine. Delicious flavour. BUTTERNUT WALTHAM weeks Pear 18 x 10cm Mustard yellow Deep orange Fruit are tapered to the stem end. Reasonable keeping quality. HAVANA weeks Pear 19 x 19cm Mustard yellow Deep orange NEW. Waltham type. Excellent fruit shape and size uniformity. Good internal colour with a small cavity. Outstanding yield potential. JACQUELINE weeks Long, blocky 20 x 12cm Mustard yellow Deep orange PUMPKIN - BUTTERNUT Very productive blocky fruit. Size and shape is uniform with tidy blossom end scar. Internal colour and texture is very good. Small cavity. MATILDA weeks Blocky 40 x 15cm Mustard yellow Deep orange High yielding Butternut Large type. Will make larger size than most Butternuts under cool conditions. Good storage ability. High recovery makes it ideal for processing. TIANA weeks Long, blocky 18 x 8cm Mustard yellow Bright orange High yielding. Small long blocky butternut around 1kg. High quality, consistent production. Intermediate resistance to ZYMV 21

26 PUMPKIN - SPECIALTY / KENT / FIELD PUMPKIN JARRAHDALE LARGE JAP IMPROVED KENT weeks Thick flat 20 x 14cm Mottled green Orange Produces delicious, sweet, fleshy pumpkins. Not recommended for storage. FIELD weeks Thick flat 35 x 22cm Grey Orange Larger version of WA Grey. Produces good-sized fruit under cool conditions. JARRAHDALE W.A GREY weeks Thick flat 30 x 20cm Grey Orange Semi ribbed, easy peeling pumpkin, popular in all markets. QUEENSLAND BLUE weeks Thick flat 28 x 20cm Blue grey Deep orange Fruit are ribbed, with a small blossom end button. Flesh is quite dry. MATURITY FROM SOWING FRUIT SHAPE SIZE SKIN NELSON weeks Thick flat 26 x 16cm Grey Deep orange Vigorous early bush type with fruit setting in crown of plant. Average fruit weight 4.5kg. Deep orange flesh with small cavity. Good flesh depth on shoulders. SAMPSON weeks Thick flat 28 x 16cm Grey Deep orange Slightly ribbed, concaved top with a heavy shoulder. Tapering to the base with a small blossom end. Exceptional dark orange flesh with a small cavity and thick meaty shoulders. Good disease package. SWEET GREY weeks Deep flat 25 x 16cm Slate grey Deep orange Early maturing variety with exceptional yield and flavour. Suitable for both fresh market and processing. INTERNAL COLOUR JACKAROO weeks Thick flat 20 x 15cm Mottled green Orange Kent type. Produces sweet, fleshy, delicious pumpkins. Slightly ribbed. Small cavity with good internal colour. High yield potential. RINGER weeks Thick 18 x 14cm Mottled green Dark orange Quicker maturing than other Kent types. Generative type resulting in a larger crown set than other varieties which will result in large numbers of fruit that can be 1kg lighter in weight than Jackaroo. Superior internal quality and storage. ORANGE SUMMER SPECIALTY weeks Flattened globe 16 x 12cm Orange / red Deep orange Plant has good vigour and produces very uniform, attractive fruit. Will handle cooler conditions better than Golden Nugget. 22

27 RADISH MATURITY FROM SOWING BULB FOLIAGE FIREBALL days Round, bright scarlet Tall Best performance during Winter months. KELSO days Semi-long cylindrical Medium foliage Specialty French Breakfast type radish with uniform, medium long, cylindrical bright red radish with a white tip. Excellent internal quality. Medium size, vigorous foliage. Very easy to bunch. LONG WHITE CHINESE Suitable for warm season cultivation. Roots average 40 x 6cm days Long, Asian type Tall, semi upright RADISH RED MEAT days Round, white Medium Beautiful red flesh, bulb is round 7-9cm in diameter. Suitable for salads, pickling and cooking. Root weight is gr. Recommended season is Summer to Autumn. CELESTA days Round, deep red Upright compact tops Very uniform bulbs with intense red skins and crisp white flesh. Less splitting and marking than other varieties. EVE days Round, bright red Compact, upright tops Bright, light red radish for open field production. Very uniform shape and size bulbs. Compact upright tops. Early maturity and easy harvest. RUDOLPH days Round, deep red Medium tops Extremely uniformed shaped roots, which have crisp white flesh. 23

28 SALAD MIX BEET RED LEAF Baby leaf beetroot. Very uniform size and colour. Develops the red colour in the leaf and adds extra colour to the salad mix. A unique product. LETTUCE PLANT TYPE LEAF TYPE DISEASE RESISTANCE ARETHA Cos Red salad cos Bl A new generation of red salad cos. The leaf colour is dark red and has a very thick, slightly blistered texture. Selected for improved shelf life and better performance against mildew. BOWIE Red Tango Highly serrated Bl NEW. A more intense red colour than Opal it has similar growth times and leaf characteristics. The leaves have a strong texture which ensures that it washes very well. CILLA Green Oak Frilled green oak Bl 16, 18-20, A green oak with a serrated leaf margin. The texture is very thick offering good shelf life and the colour is dark green. Good potential field yields and also offers multiple harvests. SALAD MIX DYLAN Cos Lightly frilled, dark green Bred specifically for salad leaf production, this variety is characterised by its lightly frilled margin which adds something unique to the mix. The leaves have a fine attachment that reduces browning and increases shelf life. Strong texture and light cupping ensures easy washing and reduced bag stick after packing. GREEN EARTH Green Oak Lobed, serrated Bl 16, 18-20, Thicker leaf texture gives very high yield potential. Multiple cuts possible. Good vigour for use during cooler periods. Suitable for direct seeding only. HENDRIX Green Tango Dark green, heavily serrated Bl 16,19,21,23, 25 A faster maturing Green Tango making it more suitable for Winter production or situations that require more vigour. It has excellent texture and is suitable for multiple harvests. HUCKNALL Lollo Rossa Red coral Bl A high yielding dark red coral. The leaf has a thick texture and a slight blister giving it good wash recovery. Performed well in the field against Downy Mildew and Bacterial Leaf Spot. LANCASTER Lollo Rossa Red, savoyed leaf Bl 16, 19, 21, 23 Lollo Rossa type with excellent colour throughout the leaf. The leaf is semi savoyed with an upright growth habit. MARLEY Green Tango Highy incised Bl The latest introduction it is very high yielding. The colour is dark green and the leaf texture is strong. Marley washes well and complements Bowie. 24

29 SALAD MIX LETTUCE PLANT TYPE LEAF TYPE DISEASE RESISTANCE ORBISON Cos Dark green A dark green cos, bred specifically for salad leaf production. This variety is a standard smooth leaved salad cos with an upright, slender growth habit and a small attachment giving it good shelf life. The leaf texture is thick with a light blister which washes and presents well. PRESLEY Cos Dark green, cupped Bl A dark green, slender cos bred specifically for salad leaf production. It is an Orbison type with better mildew protection. Long, slender leaves with a very fine attachment. Cupped leaf with a light blister prevents bag stick and damage during washing. Shelf life is very good. SHEERAN Red Oak Dark red, lobed margins Bl Sheeran is a new dark red oak leaf with a high level of Bremia resistance. It is high yielding with a slightly cupped leaf which helps ensure that it doesn t stick to the bag after washing. ZEPPELIN Green Oak Green, cupped Bl Slammer type with more cupping in the leaf. Suited to a range of markets due to the holding ability. ROCKET SALAD MIX DARKITA Speedy Rocket Fine serrations, dark green NEW. Darker version of Gemini with finer leaf serrations. Fast maturity. Good post-harvest storage attributes. EXTREMA Wild Rocket Finely serrated This variety has a slightly bitter, peppery flavour with dark green, aromatic leaves. It has good bolting tolerance and re-grows well after harvest. GEMINI Cultivated Rocket Dark green, low internal yellowing, serrated Cultivated rocket with wild rocket appearance. Fast maturing and high yielding. Good post-harvest attributes. Slightly milder taste compared to wild rocket. SWISS CHARD RHUBARB RED Bright green A very reliable variety which is popular in salad growers programmes. It is selected for improved bright red stems which extend well into the leaf veins. TATSOI ORIENTAL SNOOKER Red Tatsoi A hybrid miniature red tatsoi bred specifically for salad leaf production. The leaf is dark red and maintains its colour during warm periods. The habit is upright and the petiole length is long for easier harvest. The leaf shape is highly uniform. 25

30 SILVERBEET SILVERBEET COMPACTA SLO BOLT MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT Suitable for bunching or whole plant marketing, slow bolting. FOLIAGE PLANT HEIGHT weeks Dark green, savoyed Compact 45-50cm FORDHOOK GIANT 9-10 weeks Dark green, heavily savoyed Up to 75cm A reliable, high yielder particularly during warmer seasons. Mid-rib is broad and white. FORDHOOK MASTER 9-10 weeks Dark green, heavily savoyed Up to 75cm Popular in all states, will produce well particularly in warmer seasons. Leaves up to 15cm in width, with broad, white mid-rib. Makes a top quality bunch. SUCCESS 9-10 weeks Dark green, savoyed 40-45cm Dark green savoyed leaves on short plant with white stems. Good for whole plant harvesting. 26

31 SQUASH MATURITY FROM SOWING PLANT HABIT SKIN FRUIT SHAPE AFRICAN GEM weeks Trailing Dark green, smooth Round, spherical Compact vigorous plant with short internodes. Maturity days for baby gem and days for mature fruit. Attractive dark green fruit that stores and transports well. DELICA weeks Trailing SWEDE MATURITY FROM SOWING ROOT SHAPE LAURENTIAN weeks Globe, 13-14cm Produces a more refined product suitable for processing. High yielding. SWEETCORN MATURITY FROM SOWING COB BROADWAY days Bright yellow Dark green with lighter ribbing Kabocha / Japanese type squash. Fruit average 2-3kg in weight with a distinct sweet, dry nutty flavour. GOLDEN BUTTONS Round, flattened 6-8 weeks Bush Golden yellow Round, flattened Scallop edged button squash. Superb eating qualities. Greening can occur under certain conditions. POTKIN SMALL weeks Trailing Produces delicious dry fruit which has outstanding storage potential. Almost black with lighter ribbing SUNBURST 5-7 weeks Bush Golden yellow For best flavour, harvest at diameter of 6-8cm. Can show greening under certain conditions. Deep round up to 3.5kg Flattened with scalloped edge DISEASE RESISTANCE MR : ET IR: PS; MDMV Early maturing, robust, sturdy plants that produce a uniform plant stand. Produces attractive uniform cylindrical cob with good tip fill. Cobs are 18 19cm with excellent husk protection and a dark flag. SQUASH SWEDE SWEETCORN 27

32 TOMATO TOMATO - FIELD: ROUND DETERMINATE / ROMA SEMI-DETERMINATE / GRAPE FESTIVAL MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT 9-10 weeks FRUIT TYPE GRAPE Grape - golden orange 15-20g PLANT HABIT Indeterminate, requires trellising DISEASE RESISTANCE TMV & TYLCV Sweet, high flavoured grape with intense golden orange colour. Good heat set ability with good firmness and long shelf life. High cracking tolerance. Very productive with large trusses of fruit. GRAPE weeks Grape shaped, red 15-20g Indeterminate, requires trellising V, F1, F2, TMV Very productive plant. Early maturing firm fruit with long shelf life. Suitable as a truss. Brilliant red colour with good uniformity. PUMBA 10 weeks Mini plum 15-20g Indeterminate, requires trellising TYLC, TSWV NEW. Strong plant habit providing good fruit cover. Grape shaped fruit that holds size to top of the plant. Observed good tolerance to TYLC & TSWV. FIELD TYPES - ROMA SEMI-DETERMINATE ROMA FIELD TYPES - ROUND DETERMINATE FLORADADE weeks Very firm fruited variety still well accepted on all markets. TUSCAN SUN 9-10 weeks A popular variety especially for sauce and drying weeks Large fruit with good colour and excellent flavour. Jointless. Red 60-75g Round, red, jointless g Globe g Semi determinate, ground or trellis Trellis for best results Tall, requires trellising V, F2 V, F2 BW, F1, F2, N, PM, TSWV, V 28

33 TOMATO MATURITY FROM TRANSPLANT FRUIT TYPE PLANT HABIT FIELD TYPES - ROUND INDETERMINATE GROSS LISSE IMPROVED weeks Round, red 150g Suitable for home garden and roadside sales. Excellent flavour. ARTEMIS weeks Globe, red g Stake or trellis Trellis DISEASE RESISTANCE V, F1 V, F1, F2, TMV, TSWV, BW, N, PM Vigorous growth for Winter production with very high yield potential. Fruit colour is red to deep red with no green shoulders. A long shelf life tomato. SYLVIANA weeks Deep globe, red 180g Trellis TMV; Ff; TSWV; TYLCV; F3;V; N Vigorous strong plant. Uniform medium to large sized fruit with extended shelf life. Fruit sizes evenly up the vine. Fertiliser applications and amounts need to be considered. TOMATO - ROUND INDETERMINATE TURNIP MATURITY FROM SOWING ROOT SHAPE PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE weeks Globe, 7-8cm TURNIP The upper part of the root is glossy purple with the lower section vivid white. 29

34 WATERMELON MATURITY FROM SOWING FRUIT SHAPE SIZE FLESH COLOUR SEEDLESS RUBY weeks Round 10-12kg 27 x 25cm Intense red WATERMELON - POLLINATOR / SEEDED / SEEDLESS Attractive dark green stripe on a medium-light green background. Flesh is very dense, resulting in a relatively heavy melon, intense red with an excellent watermelon flavour, as well as being sweet. SEEDED ALL SWEET weeks Long 12-14kg 45 x 22cm Bright red Mid green with dark green stripes. A sister line to Crimson Sweet. Sweet, juicy and ships well. Suitable as a pollinator. CANDY RED weeks Long Grey green. Carries exceptionally well with little tendency to hollow heart kg 50 x 22cm MICKYLEE weeks Round 4-6kg Bright red Skin colour is light grey / green. Hard, tough rind suitable for shipping. Flesh texture is firm but not tough. Resistance: Fusarium Wilt Race 1; Anthracnose Race 1. Suitable as a pollinator. WARPAINT weeks Round 11-13kg 30 x 35cm Red Intense red Mid green with a darker green jagged stripe. Still a popular variety due to its excellent transportability and premium quality fruit. KRUGER weeks Blocky, long-oblong 9-11kg 35 x 22cm Blocky All Sweet type with good yield potential. Excellent internal colour and cuts very well. Externally it has less of the light green striping giving an overall darker appearance. Useful Fusarium and Anthracnose resistance. Suitable as a pollinator. RIVERSIDE weeks Elongated 10 15kg 20 x 38 cm Riverside produces a vigorous plant, with high setting, producing elongated fruit with a wide dark stripe. Flesh is deep red, crisp and sweet. It has very good shelf life. POLLINATOR DAYS TO 50% FLOWERING Red Red OX 22 days Strong, hardy plant that is adaptable. Large, open flowers are inviting to bees. Continuous production of male flowers over an extended period. More male flowers /m². Fruit is a distinct light grey/green colour but is not harvestable. Shows useful field tolerance to a range of diseases. 30

35 ZUCCHINI MATURITY FROM SOWING PLANT HABIT SKIN FRUIT SHAPE GOLDIE 7-9 weeks Strong, open plant Bright golden yellow The strong plant produces high yields of bright yellow, attractive fruit. Stems are contrasting dark green. Slightly bulbous cylindrical LIBERTY 5 7 weeks Open bush Glossy dark green Cylindrical High quality hybrid with uniform glossy fruit - 20cm x 5cm. Medium sized open spineless plant. Disease resistance PRSV; WMV; ZYMV MAMBA 5-7 weeks Open bush Very dark green Slender Very early and very high yield potential. Similar field disease resistances to Regal Black. ZUCCHINI MONARCH 5 7 weeks Open bush Glossy dark green Cylindrical High quality hybrid with uniform glossy fruit - 20cm x 5cm. Medium sized open spineless plant. Disease resistance : ZYMV ZEINA 5-7 weeks Semi-open bush Green - white Bulbous Lebanese type. Very vigorous plant - high yielding. Fruit is 10-15cm in length. Light green in colour. Uniformly tapered at the stem end - wider at blossom end. 31

36 PLANT POPULATION PER HECTARE PLANT SPACING 1.5 M BEDS 1.7 M BEDS 2.4 M BEDS 3 M BEDS (CM) 6 ROWS 4 ROWS 3 ROWS 2 ROWS 1 ROW 2 ROWS 1 ROW 1 ROW 1 ROW 1CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM USE THIS CHART TO DETERMINE ACTUAL NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE PLANTED. No allowance has been made for headlands, spray rows, irrigation channels, etc, in these calculations. 32

37 SEED REQUIREMENT PER HECTARE IN GRAMS AND KILOGRAMS PLANTS PER HECTARE (000) SEEDS PER GRAM GRAMS KILOGRAMS USE THIS CHART TO DETERMINE QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED TO PLANT. NOTE: Raw fi gures used, so allowance must be made for germination loss, fi eld emergence, double sowing, planter accuracy & losses to insects or disease which may cause seed useage to be increased by, in some cases, %.

38 PRODUCTION GUIDE VEGETABLE SEEDS REQUIRED PER HECTARE DIRECT (kg) TRANSPLANT (gram) SEEDS PER GRAM (Approx.) APPROX. QUANTITY SEED FOR 30 METRES (gram) PLANTING DISTANCE (Approx.) BETWEEN THE ROWS (cm) APART IN ROW (cm) OPTIMUM GERMINATION CONDITIONS SOIL EMERGENCE TEMPERATURE TIME ( C) (Days) USUAL CROP MATURITY (Days) PLANTING DEPTH (cm) Asparagus or years 2.0 Beans Broad Beans Dwarf Beans Runner Beetroot Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Capsicum Carrot Cauliflower Celery Corn Cucumber Eggplant Kohl Rabi Leek Lettuce Melon - Rock Melon - Water* Onion Onion - Bunching Parsley Parsnip Peas Pumpkin Radish Silverbeet Spinach Squash/Courgette Tomato Turnip/Swede * Many Watermelon Hybrids have smaller seed (20 per gram) so only 2kg are required per hectare 37 34

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40 Thinking quality Pumpkins? Think Enza Zaden & Terranova. Introducing our range of outstanding Pumpkins & Butternuts from Enza. JACQUELINE Hybrid Butternut Appears to have good field tolerance to Powdery Mildew. Healthy plants assists in achieving a high yield potential. Outstanding internal quality, bright orange, firm, sweet flesh, with a small seed cavity Fruit set is excellent. Plant holds a larger number of set than other varieties RINGER Hybrid - Kent Type Early maturing Very uniform maturity Up to two weeks quicker maturing than industry standards Extremely good setting ability. Medium to large sized fruit Good field tolerance to leaf disease Sampson Hybrid Pumpkin 5-7kg, 28 x 16cm Slightly ribbed, concave top. Thick meaty shoulders - tapering to base with small blossom end Exceptional dark orange flesh, small seed cavity Vigorous variety with good virus resistance package Good storage & shipping characteristics Tiana Hybrid Butternut Excellent fruit shape and size uniformity Long, blocky shape Skin colour is tan colour at maturity & very smooth Fruit size is kg (18 x 8cm) Excellent internal quality. Dark orange, firm, sweet flesh with a small seed cavity Outstanding yield potential Nelson Hybrid Grey Pumpkin Vigorous early maturing bush type with fruit setting on the crown of the plant Very good flesh quality for a bush type. Dark orange flesh and a small seed cavity Fruit size is 4-6kg Good flesh depth at shoulder Medium storage potential Good yield potential, bush type allows for high plant population Matilda Hybrid Butternut High yielding butternut large type Will make larger size than most butternuts even under cool conditions Orange sweet flesh with good storage ability High recovery makes this variety an ideal processor Good disease resistance Orange Summer Hybrid Specialty Pumpkin Round fruit shape and good uniformity Fruit is attractive orange/red colour Fruit size is kg Orange Summer is an improved Uchiki Kuri hybrid, with earlier maturing & better uniformity Germinates well under cool conditions Good yield potential Jackaroo Hybrid Kent Type 4-5kg uniform shape and size Slightly ribbed smooth with a small cavity Good internal colour High yield potential Sales Orders: Phone: (02) Fax: (02) For production guides and cultural notes visit Nth Queensland/NT Shaun Todd Mobile: SE Queensland Michael Sippel Mobile: Coastal SE QLD/ Nthn NSW/Wide Bay Burnett Regions Steven Williams Mobile: New South Wales Charlie Vella Mobile: Victoria Nick Mitchell Mobile: Tasmania Andy Doran Mobile: South Australia Greg Bragg Mobile: Western Australia Danie Oosthuizen Mobile: TERRA 14301